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Legal Counsel - IP Litigation

Apple
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Cupertino, CA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Apple is seeking an IP litigator with a strong background in trade litigation and investigations, requiring a minimum of 4 years of major law firm experience and at least 1 year in-house experience.
  • The role involves providing legal support for Apple's products and businesses globally while upholding high ethical standards and defending intellectual property.
  • Candidates should possess excellent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage IP cases independently.
  • A JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar are required, with preference for those experienced in high-tech trade secret or AI copyright matters.
  • The position offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to engage in innovative legal strategies, with a competitive salary to be determined based on experience.
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly! Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, as well as defend our intellectual property. You’ll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you’ll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses. We are looking for an IP litigator (focusing outside of patent litigation) with excellent judgment and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to handle the day-to-day progress of IP cases. You will be a self-starter who can quickly learn Apple's IP litigation docket and practices, identify, and manage risks and exposures, and find strategic opportunities for resolution.

Description


As a member of Apple's IP litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will be directly engaged in formulating and driving strategy as well as providing counsel to internal clients on IP litigation matters and issues. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, and a trial-focused approach. You will operate as part of a supportive and fun team of lawyers, legal specialists and support staff who work closely together to protect Apple's interests.

Minimum Qualifications


Combined 4+ years of major law firm experience and 1+ year of in-house experience in trade litigation and investigations JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Preferred Qualifications


Strong technology interest and aptitude. Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential. Preference given to candidates who have broad non-patent IP litigation experience, especially in high-tech trade secret or AI copyright matters.



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